Technology that helps you save on electric, gas bills

Winter is upon us and we’re all looking for ways to save a buck on that electricity or gas bill.

With the help of technology, this can be made a lot easier. Colorado Springs Utilities suggests installing a smart thermostat.

These can easily be purchased online, giving you complete control over the temperatures inside your home, right from your smartphone. If you chose this route, Amy Trinidad with Colorado Springs Utilities says there’s an incentive.

“We offer a 50 dollar rebate to our customers who install a smart thermostat in their home or business,” said Trinidad.

Aside from smart thermostats, Colorado Springs Utilities provides a service online for free called “My Usage”. When you log in through the website, it provides access to both your energy and water consumption on a daily basis.

The service gives you a complete break down of your bill before you have to pay it and a better picture of your daily habits.

Just keep in mind, while these tools can help, it’s ultimately up to you to rein in your usage. CSU suggests one simple step that will have the biggest impact.

“Setting your thermostat for savings,